Description
Lunch box grilled chicken strips offer a delicious and protein-packed meal that’s perfect for busy days. These juicy, tender strips are marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, soy sauce, and honey, evoking nostalgic memories of childhood lunches. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for wraps or salads, these grilled chicken strips are sure to elevate any lunch box.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into strips. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, and lemon juice. Add chicken strips and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill: Place the marinated chicken on the hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Slice into bite-sized pieces and pack them in lunch boxes with veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg